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Archive 2016 · Recommendation of Ligtht 135mm Prime

Douglas L
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Hi Folks,

The recent discussion of the CV30-70 vs the new Sony 24-70 G Master is very interesting and I am paying more attention to those oldies but goodies. I am traveling to Europe next month and was planning to bring the following:

Sony A7II, A7RII,
Voigtlander 15mm E mount,
Canon 24mm T&S II, Canon 24-70 L II (if the Sony 24-70 G doesn't arrive in time)
Sony FE 70-200 F4.

I doubt that I will use the Sony 70-200 much though. I am thinking of getting a light and good tele if I am not bring the 70-200. I read some very good reviews on the 100mm Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* 3.5/100 (C/Y) but 100mm is not that much longer than the 70mm of the mid zoom. I am thinking maybe a 135mm of some sort so I don't need to lug around the 70-200 F4.

Would appreciate some suggestions. My interest for this trip is mainly landscape, city/architecture. I use the Metabone IV adapter for the Canon T&S and 24-70 so I am OK with MF and adapters. TIA!

Douglas

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Apr 22, 2016 at 04:52 AM

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135L

Apr 22, 2016 at 05:25 AM

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I supposed you want something that is smaller than your FE 70-200. How about a Minolta 135 2.8 or if you are willing/able to spend a bit more money, a Leica 135mm f4?

The 135 2.8 is not the best lens Minolta made and it suffers from CA until stopped down, but it is a well-liked, because it's compact, reasonably sharp and quite cheap. The Leica 135 4 will probably be better. For a lens with the red dot, used copies are reasonably priced. Of course, there is the current Apo-Telyt 135 f3.4, but even used that lens carries a hefty price tag.

Apr 22, 2016 at 05:28 AM

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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Recommendation of Ligtht 135mm Prime

If you have the MB IV the 135L weighs in at 850gms and 11cm x 8cm. Superb lens that is easy to use!

Apr 22, 2016 at 06:28 AM

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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Recommendation of Ligtht 135mm Prime

Thank you all for chiming in! The Canon 135L is an interesting idea. The Sony FE 70-200 is 80 x 175 mm, 840g, so not much weight saving there, but the Canon is shorter. I did a quick research on the Leica 135 F4 Chris recommended, it's cheap ($250-$300) but I will need another adapter.

Decisions decisions...

Douglas

Apr 22, 2016 at 06:43 AM

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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Recommendation of Ligtht 135mm Prime

The Minolta 135/2.8 is a pocket rocket. Fast AF, lovely color. Sharp lens. Runs for $200ish. Loved that lens.

Apr 22, 2016 at 07:21 AM

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charles.K wrote:
If you have the MB IV the 135L weighs in at 850gms and 11cm x 8cm. Superb lens that is easy to use!

Dance 1 with the above combination. I am likely buying a Sigma MC-11 with hopes it outperform the Metabones IV.

Apr 22, 2016 at 07:21 AM

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Contax 135/2.8. It's really light and pretty good for the money.

Apr 22, 2016 at 09:33 PM

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Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar MC 135mm f/3.5 (430g, 49mm filters) and Konica Hexanon AR 135mm f/3.2 (390g, 55mm filters) are worth considering. One advantage shared by both lenses is a minimum focusing distance of 1 meter, which is low compared to other 135 teles.

Apr 22, 2016 at 10:06 PM

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Minolta AF 135/2.8. Great compact lens.

Apr 24, 2016 at 02:41 AM

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kdrk888 wrote:
Hi Folks,

The recent discussion of the CV30-70 vs the new Sony 24-70 G Master is very interesting and I am paying more attention to those oldies but goodies. I am traveling to Europe next month and was planning to bring the following:

Sony A7II, A7RII,
Voigtlander 15mm E mount,
Canon 24mm T&S II, Canon 24-70 L II (if the Sony 24-70 G doesn't arrive in time)
Sony FE 70-200 F4.

I doubt that I will use the Sony 70-200 much though. I am thinking of getting a light and good tele if I am not bring the 70-200. I read some very good...Show more →
Hi Douglas! I'd take the 100L IS. Great lens and IS.

Apr 24, 2016 at 10:55 AM

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HiredArm wrote:
Contax 135/2.8. It's really light and pretty good for the money.

I have never used it, but by reputation, the C/Y 135/2/8 Sonnar is a good lens at a great price on the used market. Weight is 585 gms. That is my recommendation as well. It's hard to go wrong with any of the Zeiss C/Y lenses.

Rob

Apr 24, 2016 at 12:14 PM

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Apr 24, 2016 at 02:05 PM

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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · Recommendation of Ligtht 135mm Prime

A lot of people recommend the Minolta 135/2.8. Is the Minolta 135/3.5 in the same league? It's a little lighter and ridiculously cheap.

Apr 25, 2016 at 07:51 PM

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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · Recommendation of Ligtht 135mm Prime

Interesting discussions. Jim, I had the Canon 100 L macro when I was shooting Canon, superb lens, but I now have the Sony FE 90mm, both are a bit too close to the long end of the 24-70f2.8 G master that I am getting. The Canon 135 L f2 is great lens that can be had for around $700+ used, but I am not really looking for a portrait oriented lens. I am looking for something light but good for street, landscape stuff for this trip so I won't need to lug around the Sony FE70-200 f4 just for the very occasional use at its focal length. The good thing about the Canon is I have an adapter already that I use the Canon 24mm T&S lens, so I won't need to buy another adapter for another make of a 135mm. Thank you for. Too many choices, first world problem.

Apr 25, 2016 at 09:47 PM

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genji wrote:
Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar MC 135mm f/3.5 (430g, 49mm filters) and Konica Hexanon AR 135mm f/3.2 (390g, 55mm filters) are worth considering. One advantage shared by both lenses is a minimum focusing distance of 1 meter, which is low compared to other 135 teles.

Just earlier today I discovered a Konica 135mm f/3.5 stored along with my very first camera - a hand me down Konica. Don't remember ever really using that lens, but it's really light and a quick search indicates that it's not a bad lens. I'll have to get an adapter and test it out on my Sony. Wondering if there's a big image quality difference between my lens and the f/3.2 version....

It'll be kinda fun going back to at least playing around with the lenses I started with 20 years ago.

Apr 25, 2016 at 10:50 PM

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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · Recommendation of Ligtht 135mm Prime

I own the 135mm Minolta 2.8 and is fairly light ( 366 grams ). I have always found this lens to be sharp and quick to focus. The minimum focus distance is about 3 feet which leaves a little to be desired but not a breaking point. For street photography it is great because its size isn't that large so your subjects don't notice you the way you would say you had the 70-200mm attached. It has that incognito effect. For Landscape work i have always been pleased, being it is so light and short that the tripod doesn't have any problems holding the target. Below is an example of a landscape shot from the top Bald Mountain inside of Bear Mountain State Park ( NY Side ).

Bear Mountain Bridge
by Charles Romano, on Flickr

Apr 26, 2016 at 09:07 AM

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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · Recommendation of Ligtht 135mm Prime

CheechzeppLn wrote:
I own the 135mm Minolta 2.8 and is fairly light ( 366 grams ). I have always found this lens to be sharp and quick to focus. The minimum focus distance is about 3 feet which leaves a little to be desired but not a breaking point. For street photography it is great because its size isn't that large so your subjects don't notice you the way you would say you had the 70-200mm attached. It has that incognito effect. For Landscape work i have always been pleased, being it is so light and short that the tripod doesn't have...Show more →

Thank you Charles. That would have been an even better shot in fall.

Apr 26, 2016 at 09:32 AM

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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · Recommendation of Ligtht 135mm Prime

I know, sadly I only made it to this location in the summer and winter and the time of day always left me longing for better light. I really should have just went up by myself but always went with people and nobody wants to wake up as early as my funky but. Now I live in Florida and we have virtually no hills

. Hope to be back in the NY area soon and get up into the hills. Good luck finding the proper 135mm.

Charlie

Apr 26, 2016 at 10:32 AM

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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · Recommendation of Ligtht 135mm Prime

I've used some 135's and they're mostly good, something about the design that makes for sharp lenses. Do you need a fast lens or will a slow one suffice?

The OM/FD f3.5 weigh only ~300g. I love my 135L for sure, but for travel, I think not, it's too big and heavy. Either 135/200 would work, do own both and prefer 200. If you decide for minolta, tread carefully, there are many versions of them, the one you want is the 4 element design, should be 560g, so somewhat hurts the portability argument. Similar aperture stuff from canon FDn can be had and only weigh 395g.

http://vintagelensreviews.com/vlr/reviews/minolta-md-tele-rokkor-135-mm-f2-8-md-i/

Apr 26, 2016 at 12:49 PM

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